Exercise for knee osteoarthritis: self-guided vs supervised
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares doing exercises on your own versus under supervision to see which works better for knee osteoarthritis. If you have knee pain, you may be able to join without needing a special program.
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Who can take part
- You are 45 years or older
- You have knee pain when you move that gets worse with activity
- You have little or no morning stiffness, or stiffness that goes away within 30 minutes
- You have not completed a supervised exercise program for your knee in the past 3 months
- You do not have a heart condition or other health issue that would make exercise unsafe
- You can get to an exercise facility without help from someone else
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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